What is the cheapest way to get from Caen to Saintes?

The cheapest way to get from Caen to Saintes is to bus which costs €45 - €80 and takes 9h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Caen to Saintes?

The fastest way to get from Caen to Saintes is to drive which takes 5h 8m and costs €80 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Caen and Saintes?

No, there is no direct bus from Caen station to Saintes. However, there are services departing from Caen - Bus Station and arriving at Théâtre via Nantes, La Rochelle Ville and Gare SNCF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Caen and Saintes?

No, there is no direct train from Caen to Saintes. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Saintes via Saint-Lazare, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and Angouleme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.

How far is it from Caen to Saintes?

The distance between Caen and Saintes is 753 km. The road distance is 445 km.

How do I travel from Caen to Saintes without a car?

The best way to get from Caen to Saintes without a car is to train via Paris which takes 6h 56m and costs €150 - €230.

How long does it take to get from Caen to Saintes?

It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Caen to Saintes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Caen to Saintes bus from?

Caen to Saintes bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Caen - Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Caen to Saintes train from?

Caen to Saintes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Caen station.

Train or bus from Caen to Saintes?

The best way to get from Caen to Saintes is to train via Paris which takes 6h 56m and costs €150 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 9h 42m.

Where does the Caen to Saintes bus arrive?

Caen to Saintes bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub station.

Where does the Caen to Saintes train arrive?

Caen to Saintes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paris St Lazare station.

Can I drive from Caen to Saintes?

Yes, the driving distance between Caen to Saintes is 445 km. It takes approximately 5h 8m to drive from Caen to Saintes.

How do I get a train ticket from Caen to Saintes?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Caen to Saintes?

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Where can I stay near Saintes?

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Caen to Saintes - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Caen to Saintes by train (TGV), bus, train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris St Lazaretrain
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Angoulemetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Angouleme to Saintestrain Ter
6h 56m
€150–227
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Caen - Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hubbus
2. Take the bus from Nantes to La Rochellebus 701
3. Take the bus from La Rochelle Ville to Saintesbus
9h 42m
€49–78
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Caen - Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hubbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Nantes to Saintestrain Intercités / ...
7h 51m
€69–114
Drive 445 km
1. Drive from Caen to Saintescar 445 km
5h 8m
€82–118
Fly from Caen – Carpiquet Airport, train
1. Fly from Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane CFR - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Saintestrain
10h 1m
€176–443
Train
1. Take the train from Caen to Le Manstrain Ter
2. Take the train from Le Mans to Nantestrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Nantes to Saintestrain
7h 33m
€113–179
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris St Lazaretrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane CDG - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Saintestrain
8h 1m
€175–406

Caen to Saintes by train and subway

119Weekly Services

6h 56mAverage Duration

€150Cheapest Price

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Distance: 753.3 km
Duration: 6h 56m

What companies run services between Caen, France and Saintes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France?

You can take a train from Caen to Saintes via Paris St Lazare, Saint-Lazare, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, and Angouleme in around 6h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caen - Bus Station to Théâtre via Nantes, La Rochelle, La Rochelle Ville, Saintes, and Gare SNCF in around 9h 42m.

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